Investing in Business & Community

Not just a tagline.

Our history

MCDEVCO, Inc. was formed on June 5, 1978 under the name of Development Corporation of Marathon County. The organization has gone through a number of name changes and has continually modified its goals and objectives to meet the demands of our changing community. The purpose of the Corporation was to promote the social and economic welfare of the residents of Marathon County. The primary focus was to lessen the burdens of government by reducing the need for public assistance; and to alleviate unemployment, relieve poverty, and eliminate blighted areas that had surfaced within the County. The organization’s fundamental objectives were to bring about civic betterments and social improvements designed to promote the common good and general welfare of Marathon County, Wisconsin.

On February 8, 1979 the Board of Directors changed the corporation’s name to McDEVCO, Inc.; however, the mission and purpose of the corporation remained the same. In 1993, the corporation become known as MCDEVCO, Inc. (all caps). Reference to the original name of Development Corporation of Marathon County has not been used from this time forward.

In the process of day-to-day business, MCDEVCO is also accomplishing major goals from Marathon County’s Strategic Plan for 2018-2022 regarding GAP financing.

The mission of MCDEVCO is to invest in business development and community growth through the integration of resources.

How we make it happen.

 
A bank representative discusses the terms of a MCDEVCO business loan contract with two young entrepreneurs.

We support MCDEVCO’s low-interest loan fund to finance new business startups and the adoption of new technology to existing businesses.

 
An entrepreneur writes notes as they talk to a MCDEVCO representative on the phone about business startup and expansion information.

We enhance awareness of MCDEVCO as the primary point of contact for business expansion and startup information.

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